The Mandate of the University Research Ethics Board (UREB) is to review the ethical acceptability of research including approving, rejecting, proposing modifications to, or terminating any proposed or ongoing research involving human participants which is conducted within, or by members of, the institution using considerations set forth in the TCPS2 as a minimum standard. The UREB reports to MSVU Senate annually but is subject to the requirements of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS), established by the Government of Canada’s Panel on Research Ethics. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the MSVU Senate By-Laws (14.13).
UREB Membership 2025-2026:
Chair (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026):
- Dr. Daniel Séguin
Vice Chair (July 1, 2025– June 30, 2026):
- Dr. Will Shead
External Community Members (3):
- Mr. David Braha (to June 30, 2027)
- Mr. Sean Seames (to June 30, 2027)
Ex-Officio Members:
- Research Ethics and Compliance Officer, Ms. Brenda Gagné
Legal Member (1):
- Member knowledgeable in the law, TBA
Faculty Representatives (10):
- Dr. Elizabeth Bowering, Psychology: July 1, 2025– June 30, 2028
- Dr. Andrea Fraser, Education: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
- Dr. Sara King, Education: July 1, 2025– June 30, 2028
- Dr. Jamie Leach, Child and Youth Study: November 29, 2024 – June 20, 2027
- Dr. Amna Mirza, Education: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
- Dr. Daniel Séguin, Psychology: January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
- Dr. Will Shead, Psychology: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
- Dr. Max Stick, Arts and Science: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027
- Dr. Danny Wadden, Business and Tourism: January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
- Dr. Jeff Young, Business and Tourism: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027